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FALL! NEED FOR SPACE! NEW COLORS!

Fall is synonymous with change, and as a lover of change, I’ve always anticipated the season with a feeling of exhilaration. Like a prelude to Christmas! There’s crispness in the air, the children’s excitement of returning to school, foliage changes, and new colorations and textures of fruits and vegetables available at farm stands and markets. It's a beautiful season with many opportunities and celebrations. Fall also provides innumerable inspirations for interior design.

Fall arouses feelings of warm, cozy gatherings of friends and family around the fireplace (or fire pit). And as the temperature drops, entertaining begins to move indoors, and along with that, concerns about space! Now is a good time to evaluate your interior design plan, traffic patterns, and décor so that you’re ready to accommodate larger groups indoors.

Here are some space extending ideas that stay disguised until needed.

Nested tables: Instead of using a side table next to your sofa or reading chair, replace it with nested tables. They usually come in stacked sets of three. You have two additional portable tables to place when and where needed.

Gate leg tables: These are tables that can rest against a wall, used as a console table or small dining table. A hinged leaf rises up and a leg swings into place for support. You can get tables that have one or two leaves. This can double or triple your seating space.

Extension tables: Tables come in all shapes and sizes and can be expanded with the addition of leaves. Different from gate leg tables, the leaves of extension tables need separate storage space.

Folding chairs: Forget about the old bridge chairs! Folding chairs have come a long way! Some are so elegant and sturdy, that your guests will never notice their folding capability.

Mirrors: One of my favorite accessories, mirrors visually extend space. Check on what the mirror reflects before hanging. A blank wall, closet door, or any unattractive view causes more harm than good.

Fall is also a great time to revitalize your home decorations and accessories by adding fresh colors plucked right from the local farm. The fall color palette is inspired by the season.

Neutrals are expressed in wheat, pine cones, and gourds. The colorations work anywhere, and create the foundation of your color palette. Your larger pieces that you plan to have around for a long while like sofas should be neutral.

Look at the range of Pumpkin oranges. There is a huge color spread from toned down close to neutral shades, to spicy vibrant colors used as accents. Wonderful patterns are available to upholster accent pull up chairs. Plus! Orange works with a great range of other colors depending upon the effect you want to create.
Corn yellow runs the gamut from bright and sunny tones to ivory. Yellow is perfectly functional for living and dining rooms, offices, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. depending on the shade you select. It’s a very eclectic color that works anywhere.

Berries in just about every jewel tone are in season. Some examples are sapphires, rubies,

Brights can be found in apple reds, green, yellow, and red peppers.

Every shade green is available. Eucalyptus, because it’s a soft grayed shade of green, it ties all of your color choices together. It is one of my favorites, and besides, the aroma is extraordinary!

Best Of Houzz 2014 Award!

February 4, 2014 – Robin Lechner Designsof Sunny Isles Beach, FL has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The15+ year old residential interior design firm was chosen by the more than 16 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community.

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I am pleased to announce that three examples of my interior design work were selected to be showcased on the online Kravet Design Share. Kravet is a renowned leader in 'to the trade' home furnishings industry.

A guest room was selected to be the lead story. It's an honor and privilege to be recognized by such a great design industry leader.

True Collaboration

Today’s interior design experience is modern, approachable, and interesting. It’s an accumulation of meaningful experiences with a depth of understanding of the end product, resulting in engaging and functional interior design schemes that reflect the unique needs and lifestyles of clients. Modern Interior Design is an authentic lifestyle concept with design schemes that are honest and reflect client aesthetics.

The new model of Interior Designer is that of editor and curator of what I term the culture of designthat combines all available resources and involves the client in every aspect of the design process. It’s true collaboration.

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Who Is Robin Lechner?

Robin Lechner Designs is a full service interior design firm, serving South Florida, NYC, and the Hamptons for over 15 years. As founder and Principal, I have been acknowledged by professional organizations for my hard work, dedication, and contributions to family, career, and community. My freshness and originality is influenced by years of international travel, love of history, and appreciation of design, art, and architecture.

I collaborate with you to create an engaging and functional space that meets your unique needs, and I do so while maintaining a commitment to provide the highest level of personal service and attention. With my depth of experience, skills, and resources, you can feel confident that your project is in reliable and experienced hands.

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A sense of drama and anticipation is created the moment one walks through the front door into the long gallery.

The entry gallery is a low light level space. From the static space of the entry, one enters the dynamic space of the living area illuminated by a flood of natural light. Due to the interior architecture of the space, the long hall opens into the middle of the living space which runs perpendicular. One cannot fully comprehend the volume of the space which is more fully dramatized by moving from relative dimness to brightness and vast openness.

The spatial progression along the series of spaces is guided by the alternating size of the spaces, light level, and perceived ceiling height. The process is reversed moving from the living space into the private areas of the master suite and guest rooms on opposite sides of the entry gallery where darker, more restful colorations are employed.

The overall color palette, weaves a cohesive scheme throughout the apartment. Despite its grand size, I wanted colors to flow rather than compete.

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